Chief External Relations & Growth Officer

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College in South Carolina seeks a strategic Vice President for Communications and External Relations to advance the college’s reputation, community impact, and fundraising efforts. Reporting to the President, the role leads development, partnerships, and marketing across the external-facing portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least seven years of leadership experience in one of the three areas, with a proven ability to build relationships, set

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in development and fundraising, partnerships, or marketing and communications.
• Ability to lead teams, set priorities, and achieve organizational results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and grants development.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with employers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Guide comprehensive marketing, branding, public relations, and crisis communications strategies.
• Establish priorities and foster collaboration across external-facing functions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

York Technical College in South Carolina seeks a strategic Vice President for Communications and External Relations to advance the college’s reputation, community impact, and fundraising efforts. Reporting to the President, the role leads development, partnerships, and marketing across the external-facing portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least seven years of leadership experience in one of the three areas, with a proven ability to build relationships, set